Compliance Coordinator

Lethbridge Police Service; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Coordinator to oversee compliance activities within the agency. This full-time role involves managing compliance files, ensuring adherence to Alberta Provincial Policing Standards, and facilitating communication with law enforcement agencies. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of compliance processes, and the ability to work independently. Join a team dedicated to maintaining high standards of public safety and contribute to the community in a meaningful way. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about public service.

Benefits

Health care spending account

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible work hours

Supportive work environment with facility dogs

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in a related field and/or several years of related work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the Alberta Provincial Policing Standards and the compliance process.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage agency compliance activities.
• Manage compliance files using an electronic document management system.
• Serve as liaison to the Policing Standards & Audits Section.

Skills

Knowledge of Alberta Provincial Policing Standards

Communication Skills

Policy Interpretation

Document Management

Multi-tasking

Discretion and Integrity

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma

Tools

PowerDMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

EXTERNAL 2025MAY05

COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

Lethbridge Police Service

(Full-Time - Permanent)

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered**

https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/433

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 111,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions -- the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnique. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

The Lethbridge Police Service is currently accepting applications for a fulltime permanent, Compliance Coordinator. The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for managing the Ministry of Public Safety & Emergency Servicescompliance process for the Lethbridge Police Service.

This permanent full-time position falls under the protection of a collective agreement associated to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70 contract. CUPE Local 70 represents employees who are employed in number of civic departments within the City of Lethbridge.

Wage:$38.31 per hour|2025 Rate (Wage Under Review)

Hours:Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

(Flexible/Compressed Work Week is available)

The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive and flexible compensation package including a generous health care spending account and a defined benefit pension plan (LAPP).

As the Compliance Coordinator you will:

• Plan, coordinate and manage agency compliance activities
• Manage, maintain and update current compliance files of the agency using an electronic document management system
• Identify and verify compliance with established law enforcement standards, correcting any noted deficiencies through policy, training, or other administrative measures
• Establish and maintain effective communication with the Policing Standards & Audits Section
• Complete and submit required reports, proofs and forms to the Policing Standards & Audits Section, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
• Serve as the agency’s liaison to the Policing Standards & Audits Section, as well as compliance professionals of other law enforcement agencies for all compliance matters
• Assist in preparing and/or reviewing all new and existing agency policies, directives and manuals to ensure compliance with the Alberta Provincial Policing Standards
• Participate in regular meetings with the Chief and the Executive on compliance and policy related matters
• Provide instruction and education to supervisors regarding required proof documentation and to improve understanding of the compliance process as it relates to policy and procedures
• Attend periodic meetings and conferences, professional workshops, and training relating to compliance and the Alberta Provincial Policing Standards
• Coordinate on-site and remote Alberta Provincial Policing Standards assessments and inspections in a manner that enables the agency sufficient time and resources to achieve professional compliance
• Develop compliance related training to agency personnel
• Maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies in order to discover improved compliance methods and/or policies and procedures
• Assist in administrating the technical components for system and data configuration of PowerDMS

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in a related field and/or several years of related work experience
• Strong working knowledge of the Alberta Provincial Policing Standards and the compliance process
• Thorough knowledge of the Lethbridge Police Service policies, procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of the organizational structure of the Lethbridge Police Service
• Familiarity with the Criminal Code and other federal and provincial statutes
• Ability to understand and interpret rules, regulations and policies
• Ability to communicate and articulate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and work under minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality
• Develop and maintain timelines
• Working knowledge of PowerDMS software programs, as well as, Microsoft Office applications
  

The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.

Details

1. Resumes will be reviewed for relevant qualifications, education, experience, training and skills
2. Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a Personal Disclosure Form and Security Clearance Declaration (applicable to applicants outside of LPS)
3. Competitive applicants will be contacted for a Behavioral Descriptive Interview
4. Completion of a satisfactory police fingerprinting check (applicable to applicants outside LPS)
5. Successful completion of a Polygraph Examination Procedure (applicable to applicants outside LPS)
6. Security Clearance Check will be conducted (applicable to applicants outside LPS)
7. Reference verification of a minimum of three professional references (applicable to applicants outside LPS)
8. A successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position
9. All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner
10. Duration of the hiring process may take approximately two to three months

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online via the bamboo HR link posted above.

Submissions will be accepted until May 20, 2025 at 4:00PM MST.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact: Inspector Robin Klassen, Support Services Division at [e-mail]

**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link above will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**

Facility Dogs

As a prospective employee it is important for you to know that LPS has two facility dogs in the workplace. LPS facility dogs are here to support our employees in positive, constructive manner. Further, LPS facility dogs support the emotional needs of victim’s and or witnesses through the Criminal Justice Process. A Facility Dog is directed by a professional with specialized expertise. Facility dogs frequent many areas of our building. In addition, we have police service dogs. Our police service dogs have minimal interaction with employees on site under the supervision of a trained handler.

Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada

The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are currently Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. We require a significant background screening process to obtain a successful security clearance as a condition of employment with our agency. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.

Work Location

LPS employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**

“THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.

We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.